Early Intervention Specialist Jobs

Job Title

Early Intervention Specialist

Department

Early Learning Program

Salary

$42,114 - $51,870; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Early Intervention (EI) Specialist will provide regular home and/or community based educational services to children birth to three years who have developmental delays or disabilities, and provide support for their families as outlined on the family's Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). The EI will work collaboratively with other professionals (e.g., service coordinators, therapists, interpreters, etc.) to support these children and their families by participating in IFSP meetings, completing visits together; exchanging information about strategies for helping families achieve child and family goals; maintaining accurate and up to date documentation as required by the program and by the state funding agency and performing other related tasks or special projects as assigned. Note: This position is contingent upon continued funding.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in one of the following: Early Childhood Special Education (preferred), Early Childhood Education, Child Development/Family Studies, Elementary Education, early intervention, deaf education or visual disabilities, special education K-12, communication disorders, speech/language pathology or a related field.
Related field means a degree in social work, nursing, psychology, education administration, or sociology.

Required Related Experience

One (1) year experience including practicum, internship, volunteer or work experience with young children and their families. Valid TN driver's license, reliable transportation with vehicle insurance coverage required. If degree is in a related field, a minimum of 3 years documented experience working with children with disabilities 0-5 years of age and their families.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Valid Driver's license, titled and insured vehicle, CPR prior to or within first month of hire.

Desirable Related Experience

One (1) year work experience with young children with disabilities and their families; providing home visits to families with young children; conducting and interpreting early childhood assessments preferred.

Desirable License/Registration/Certification

Early Childhood Special Education preferred.

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter & Resume Required

Application Review Date: May 16, 2023; for optimal consideration, please apply before May 2, 2023.